UPPCS Syllabus 2025 PDF Download (Prelims + Mains)

The Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission (UPPSC) conducts the Provincial Civil Services (PCS) Examination every year to recruit candidates for top administrative posts in the state. For aspirants preparing for UPPCS 2025, knowing the complete syllabus and exam pattern is the most crucial step.

In this article, we will cover:

 UPPCS Prelims Syllabus 2025
 UPPCS Mains Syllabus 2025
 Optional Subjects List
 Exam Pattern (Prelims + Mains + Interview)
 PDF Download Link for Syllabus
 Best Preparation Tips

 UPPCS Exam 2025 Overview

Exam NameUttar Pradesh PCS Exam 2025

Conducting Body

UPPSC (Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission)

Stages

Prelims, Mains, Interview

Mode of Exam

Offline (Pen & Paper)

Language

Hindi & English

Vacancy

To be announced in UPPCS Notification 2025

Official Website

uppsc.up.nic.in

 UPPCS Prelims Syllabus 2025

The Prelims exam acts as a screening test. It consists of two papers:

 Prelims Paper I – General Studies (GS)

Total Marks: 200

Questions: 150 (Objective Type)

Duration: 2 Hours

Syllabus:

Current events of National & International importance

Indian History – Ancient, Medieval, Modern

Indian National Movement & Freedom Struggle

Geography – India & World (Physical, Social, Economic)

Indian Polity, Constitution, Governance, Panchayati Raj, Public Policy

Economic & Social Development (Poverty, Inclusion, Demographics, Social Sector Initiatives)

Environment, Ecology, Biodiversity & Climate Change (basic concepts, no specialized subject knowledge)

General Science (Physics, Chemistry, Biology basics, everyday applications)

 Prelims Paper II – CSAT (Qualifying Paper)

Total Marks: 200

Questions: 100

Duration: 2 Hours

Qualifying Marks: 33%

Syllabus:

Comprehension

Interpersonal skills including communication skills

Logical reasoning & analytical ability

Decision making & problem-solving

General mental ability

Elementary Mathematics (Class 10th level – Arithmetic, Algebra, Geometry, Trigonometry, Statistics)

General English & Hindi (Class 10th level comprehension and grammar)

 Note: Only Paper I marks count for Prelims cut-off. Paper II is qualifying in nature.

 UPPCS Mains Syllabus 2025

The Mains exam is descriptive in nature. It consists of 8 papers.

 Paper 1 – General Hindi

Essay Writing

Grammar (संधि, समास, तत्सम/तद्भव, वाक्य शुद्धि, वाक्यांश)

Translation (Hindi ↔ English)

Precis Writing

 Paper 2 – Essay

Candidates must write 3 essays (out of given topics) in 1500 words total.

Essay Categories:

Literature, Culture, Social issues, Women Empowerment

Political, Economic & National Development issues

Science, Environment, Technology, Agriculture, Industry, Trade

 Paper 3 – General Studies I

Indian History & National Movement

Social & Economic Geography of India & World

Indian Culture, Art, Architecture, Literature

Modern Indian History (1857 to present)

Post-independence consolidation of India

Indian & World Geography – resources, agriculture, industries, trade

Population & Urbanization

 Paper 4 – General Studies II

Indian Polity & Governance (Constitution, Amendments, Rights, Parliament, State Legislatures, Judiciary, Local Self-Government)

Public Policy, Transparency, Accountability

Indian Economy (Planning, Growth, Development, Inclusive growth)

Agriculture, Rural Development, Food Security, PDS

Issues of Poverty, Unemployment, Regional Imbalance

International Relations – India & Neighbors, International Organizations (UN, WTO, IMF, World Bank, etc.)

 Paper 5 – General Studies III

Science & Technology – recent developments, IT, Space, Robotics, Nanotechnology

Defense & Security – Cybersecurity, Internal Security, Terrorism, Organized Crime

Disaster Management – Natural & Manmade Disasters

Environment & Ecology – Biodiversity, Pollution, Climate Change, Environmental Laws

Economic Issues – Infrastructure, Investment, Energy, Transport, Communication

Agriculture & Industries – reforms, irrigation, MSP, trade policies

 Paper 6 – General Studies IV (Ethics Paper)

Ethics, Integrity & Aptitude

Human Values – lessons from leaders, reformers, administrators

Role of family, society, education in inculcating values

Emotional Intelligence (concepts, utilities)

Public/Civil Service values – impartiality, non-partisanship, objectivity, integrity

Probity in governance, corruption, work culture

Case studies on ethical dilemmas in public administration

 Paper 7 & 8 – Optional Subjects (2 Papers)

Candidates choose 1 optional subject (2 papers of 200 marks each).

List of Optional Subjects:

Agriculture

Botany

Chemistry

Civil Engineering

Commerce & Accountancy

Economics

Electrical Engineering

English Literature

Geography

Hindi Literature

History

Law

Management

Mathematics

Mechanical Engineering

Philosophy

Physics

Political Science & International Relations

Psychology

Public Administration

Sociology

Statistics

Zoology

 UPPCS Interview (Personality Test)

Total Marks: 100

Tests personality, decision-making, communication, awareness about state/national issues.

Final selection is based on Mains (1500 marks) + Interview (100 marks).

 UPPCS Syllabus 2025 PDF Download

Candidates can download the official UPPCS syllabus in PDF format from the official UPPSC website.

 Download UPPCS Syllabus 2025 PDF Here

 UPPCS Exam Pattern 2025

StagePapersMarksNature

Prelims

2

400

Objective

Mains

8

1500

Descriptive

Interview

1

100

Personality Test

 Preparation Tips for UPPCS Syllabus 2025

Start with NCERT Books (Class 6–12 for History, Geography, Polity, Economics).

Read UP-specific material – History, Culture, Economy, Current Affairs of Uttar Pradesh.

Make short notes for each subject.

Solve previous year papers for Prelims & Mains.

Practice answer writing for Mains daily.

Revise current affairs (last 12–18 months).

Choose your optional subject wisely based on interest and scoring trends.

 FAQs on UPPCS Syllabus 2025

Q1. Is the UPPCS syllabus similar to UPSC?
 Yes, it is broadly similar but includes UP-specific topics.

Q2. How many papers are there in UPPCS Mains?
 8 descriptive papers.

Q3. Is CSAT compulsory in UPPCS?
 Yes, but only qualifying with 33% marks.

Q4. Can I choose Hindi Literature as an optional subject?
 Yes, UPPCS provides Hindi Literature as an optional subject.

Q5. Where can I download UPPCS Syllabus 2025 PDF?
 From the official website